A CRITICAL DISCUSS ON THE IMPACT OF INSECURITY, CONFLICTS AND FRAGILITY IN AFRICA ON THE GLOBAL FUTURE

Abstract

The impoverishment of many African nations despite having an abundance of natural and human resources are inextricably  linked to political, ethnic, and religious conflicts as well as instability, which has made the continent more fragile and unable to convert its natural resources to national wealth. Political crises and the need for humanitarian aid are made worse by armed conflicts that persist in Mozambique, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Sahel. As a result of insurgencies, instability, and poor governance there is a persistence of democratic regression, as demonstrated by the military coups that occurred in Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea, Chad, and Sudan in 2022 Ironically, many developed nations rely heavily on the abundant mineral resources found in most African nations, including gas, uranium, and oil. Since no nation can progress in an atmosphere of chaos it follows therefore that the continued chaotic state of most African countries will spell doom not only for African nations but will negatively impact on the global future. It is this glaring observation that has motivated this paper that critically examines the nature causes and consequences of insecurity, conflicts and fragility of many African states its impact on the global future. This paper argues that the elimination of insecurity, conflict, and the fragile nature of many African states will lead to improvements in the developmental strides of many African nations and, as a result, influence positive outcomes for the global community.